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Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme launces on 26th May allowing employers with -250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

COVID-19: Deep dive into updating Operations

Whilst the lockdown measures are set to continue for a while longer, the Government appears to be keen to get certain industries moving again, sooner rather than later. We have previously talked generally about the steps to consider in order to prepare for the “new normal”. In this article, we will take a more detailed look into what that looks like from an operations perspective.

IR35 Reforms or Changes to Off Payroll Working Rules Coming into Play from April 2020

Changes to IR35 Off Payroll Working Rules for the private sector come into force from April 2020.

What is 'Outsourcing Payroll' and why do it?

There’s no doubt cost saving is a major factor in choosing to outsource your payroll, with the average financial commitment of employing a qualified and/or experienced payroll professional up to circa £25,000 PA, and that’s without taking into account fees for software, training etc.

Cost aside, there are lots of other benefits to outsourcing too:

AAT Ranking as 'Top Five Place to Kick-Start your Career'

AAT student magazine 20 ranked Armstrong Watson as one of the top 5 small firms in the UK in which to launch your career in accountancy.

Changes to IR35 – how will it Impact the supply chain?

The intended changes to IR35 in the private sector have been a big topic of conversation over the past few months, which we have covered extensively at Armstrong Watson.  Whilst HMRC’s main aim is to combat tax avoidance, the impact on sectors using contractors is expected to be wide-ranging, from the top of the supply chain, down to the bottom, and we will attempt to cover the main aspects here.

Payroll Team Shortlisted for 3 National Awards

We're proud to announce that our payroll team have been shortlisted in 3 different categories at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Annual Excellence Awards.

The CIPP awards recognise the best in their field and Armstrong Watson’s nominations - and nominees - were shortlisted in the following categories:

Payroll Team Awarded Coveted Gold Standard for Third Time

Armstrong Watson's payroll service line has been accredited with the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professional’s Payroll (CIPP) Assurance Scheme for the third time.

Payroll for Holiday and Caravan Parks

Article first published in Holiday Parks Management June issue 2019.

First Payroll Professional as New Partner

Congratulations to Karen Thomson, Director of Group Payroll Services on her promotion to Payroll Partner and becomes only the second known Payroll Partner of an accountancy firm in the whole of the UK.